How is motion control achieved?
Traditional thinking attempts to control the motion of the foot by immobilizing the arch and locking the heel in place (referred to as mid and rear foot control). This is done by using arch supports to limit arch collapse and heel cups and lacing systems to hold the heel in place. Some shoe companies are also incorporating wedges or multiple density materials to raise the inside of the entire shoe or just the heel to “shim the foot into a more desirable position”. This works well when standing still, but loses substantial impact when the feet are in motion.
Traditional thinking attempts to control the motion of the foot by immobilizing the arch and locking the heel in place (referred to as mid and rear foot control). This is done by using arch supports, heel shims and lacing systems to hold the heel in place. In recent years, shoe companies are also incorporating full length shims or multiple density materials to raise the inside of the entire shoe or to provide more resistance to the pronation motion (slowing it down). Some people have reasonable success with these technologies, but the overall efficiency in terms of changing the biomechanics of the lower extremities is limited. _________________________ What are motion control shoes? Motion control shoes incorporate features (technology) aiming at reducing and controlling over-pronation and supination.
